Mr. Popper's Penguins: Comprehension Questions

Mr. Popper's Penguins: Comprehension Questions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Mr. Popper installs a freezing plant in his cellar for his penguins, Captain Cook and Greta. Greta lays eggs, and the family manages the hatching and care of the chicks. Mr. Popper names the chicks and creates a habitat with an ice castle and swimming pool. The penguins engage in activities like marching drills, and Mr. Popper reflects on how his life has changed since the penguins arrived.

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major change did Mr. Popper make to accommodate the penguins?

He sold the penguins.

He installed a freezing plant in the cellar.

He built a new house.

He moved to a warmer climate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mr. Popper manage the financial burden of the changes?

He won a lottery.

He borrowed money from friends.

He got everything on credit.

He sold his car.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprised Mr. Popper about Greta's egg-laying?

She laid no eggs.

She laid more than two eggs.

She laid eggs in the living room.

She laid eggs in the garden.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mr. Popper ensure the penguin eggs were kept warm?

He used hot water bottles and heating pads.

He used a fireplace.

He used sunlight.

He used a microwave.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about the penguin chicks when they hatched?

They were silent.

They could fly immediately.

They were fuzzy and grew quickly.

They were brightly colored.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mr. Popper come up with names for the penguin chicks?

He named them after famous explorers.

He used a random name generator.

He asked his neighbors for suggestions.

He named them after colors.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the penguins do when they reached the kitchen door?

They turned around and tobogganed down the stairs.

They flew away.

They opened it.

They started singing.

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